Ehlers Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | DESHLER |
| River/Stream | TR-SPRING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.17008, -97.75853 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 587 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Gaylord & Shelby Ehlers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |